Yeah, vodka.
Here's to four straight years
of pre-gaming with the dead.
A Halloween tradition.
You ever party in a graveyard before, Violet?
No. Uh, this is definitely a first,
but thanks for inviting me.
This is a lot of fun.
Well, here's to best friends,
Halloween traditions,
and things that go bump in the night.
Did you guys hear that?
- What? - That noise. You didn't hear it?
Probably my dead grandma.
- I miss Grandma Jean! - Me, too.
Do you remember when you threw up in the back of her Volvo?
- Ohh! - Oh, God.
She was so nice about it.
Yeah, and now she's come back to murder you!
Whoa, uh, I heard that.
Me, too.
All right, guys, chill.
It's probably just that security guard
we gave 40 bucks to earlier.
Maybe we should just hit the parties?
Don't be such a baby.
Look around you.
Tombstones.
Everyone here is 100% completely d-e-a-d.
Isaac, you asshole! What the hell!
What do you think?
That was payback for earlier.
You're lucky you're cute.
Oh. Well, I know that.
Get outta here.
This is a no-bro pre-game.
Fine. See you at Jake's in an hour?
Sure.
Sorry, Mac. I should have seen that coming.
It's okay.
Hey, guys, it's getting cold.
Maybe we should just go?
- No! - No, you know the tradition.
We have to do something spooky first.
Uh, we could tell ghost stories
or hold a s�ance for my grandma.
Monsters in the Dark?
Nah, we did that last year.
Anything else?
How about Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board?
What are we, 12?
Yeah, I know the regular version is lame,
but I know a way that's different.
Go on.
Well, before the chanting,
you know, the lifting part, the leader tells a story.
What kind of story?
About how the person being lifted is going to die.
Okay, well, that's just messed up.
I like it.
Cool.
Violet, you be the leader.
McKenna, why don't you go first?
Okay.
So let's begin.
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It is 7:30 in the morning!
Thanks for the update.
Hey, Mom.
Morning, Mack.
You ready to pass out candy with me tonight?
I'm all stocked up.
You know, I... I actually, like...
I made some plans tonight.
- Oh? - Yeah.
I just... I promised Olivia and the girls
that I'd hang out with them.
Right. The cemetery.
Yeah.
Honey, are you sure that's a good idea?
I mean, considering.
Mom, it's a tradition.
She'd want me to go.
And if she were here, she would be coming, too.
You're right.
Um, well, it's still a school night,
so you should be home by ten.
I was wondering if we could
do a little extension on that?
Really? How little?
- Midnight? - No.
- 11:30. - No.
- 11:25. - Really?
11:08.
Why don't we just say 11:00?
- Deal. - Okay.
Do we really need a limo this Saturday?
I mean, it's so expensive.
Well, for one, it's gonna be hard
fitting six people into an Uber,
so, yes.
Plus, I may have someone to impress.
That's your date? She's gorgeous.
I know, right? She's my cousin's friend.
I've only met her twice,
but unless I want to pick the scab
on the whole Kimberly sitch,
I'm basically out of options.
Who are you taking?
Jeff.
- I know, he's boring. - Wow!
He just photographs so well.
He does!
Happy Halloween!
- Hey. - Hi.
Actually, we're already discussing
the next national holiday.
Who are you bringing to Olivia's party?
Oh, I'm still TBD on that one.
- Seriously? - Hurry up. It's this weekend.
Remind me why it's so important
that we bring someone to this thing.
Olivia's romantic,
and she likes for everyone to be paired.
Even if it's just for pictures.
Hey. Henry!
Did USC kick you out already?
Uh, I actually have a doctor's appointment.
I have to get my knee checked before practice starts.
Are you gonna make it back for your sister's party?
- Do I have a choice? - No.
- Hey. - Hey.
Hey, McKenna, how's it goin'?
Thank you!
Thank you?
Oh, shit, we need to get to Isaac's locker, now!
What for?
It's payback time.
Ooh.
Come on.
Oh, my God!
Isaac's still gloating about those fetal pigs
he put in my backpack last year.
You kids and your crazy foreplay.
Don't tell me this is another one
of your Halloween prank thingies.
Yeah, and I've been saving the best for last.
There he is.
Come on, baby.
Um, sorry!
Here we go.
- Hi. - Hey.
Oh, damn it.
It didn't work.
Nice try, babe. Maybe next year.
Are you okay?
Hi.
I'm McKenna.
Sorry for freaking out like that.
No, I... I get it.
I would have reacted the same way.
Olivia and Isaac have this bizarre ritual thingie,
and you just kind of got caught in the crossfire.
Clearly.
Funny enough, that's the most attention I've gotten
since I started here.
Yeah. I guess being the new kid can kinda be...
Bullshit?
Yeah, I guess. It... I mean, I wouldn't know.
I've lived here my whole life.
How's it going in there?
Oh.
We're exactly the same size.
Isn't that weird?
Yeah, kinda.
Clearly, we're meant to be friends.
Yeah. Listen, you can give those clothes back to me whenever.
And, again, I'm sorry about the slime.
It wasn't a total disaster.
I mean, I met you, right?
Right.
Okay, I know that she's a little awkward,
but what's the problem
with just having her come for one night?
Did you see the way she overreacted?
I mean, it was totally bizarre.
Can't we just give her a gift card or something?
Candace!
And pre-gaming in the cemetery really is our thing.
Mm, I don't like the neckline.
Uh, let's try the pink.
I just think that it would be nice.
You know, Violet's new here, and she doesn't have any friends.
Maybe that's for a reason.
Hey, Candace, don't forget
that when you moved here in third grade,
a lot of people said you were weird.
That is not true.
Well, not to your face, but behind your back.
They said you were conceited and you smelled like Play-Doh.
Jealousy.
But we took a chance on you.
And look how that turned out.
No, you're right. Inclusion is a virtue.
Let's invite her.
Cool. I'll call her tonight.
Okay, is everybody set for dates
for my party Saturday?
Because, if not, I have lots of ideas.
McKenna?
Please don't say your cousin Todd.
What's wrong with Todd?
Todd? Is he the one with all the birds?
No, he has one bird,
but he takes lots of pictures of it.
Yeah, he does. He does.
Yeah, Todd sucks.
But...
How about this dress?
Ooh!
Amazing.
That black looks stunning on you.
She's right.
I wish I could let you borrow it,
but the stylist is coming back at six
- to pick everything up. - It's all right.
But maybe you could buy it.
Oh, no, that's highly unlikely.
Sometimes Olivia forgets
we don't all have her wardrobe budget.
Here, let's at least preserve the memory.
Ah.
Cute.
What's going on here?
Wow. Is that, uh, for the party?
Uh, no, probably not.
It's too bad. You look really beautiful in it.
Um, hey, will you tell Mom
I'm gonna go to Mike's right after physical therapy?
Hey, Mack, didn't your mom say she wanted you home early?
Huh?
Remember? You said she needed you to do that thing?
Well, I could probably just do that thing later.
But I thought she said it was really important.
No, it's fine.
I can give you a lift if you want.
Okay.
Sorry. What?
I said, uh, how's your senior year going?
Oh. Um, pretty good.
It's going by fast.
College applications and stuff.
- Right. - Yeah.
God, I hated those.
Um, you're planning on studying art, right?
Yeah.
Wait, how did you know that?
Come on.
You remember that drawing you did when we were kids?
It was the one of the lady on the horse
with all the fireworks behind her.
No, that was confetti, actually,
and I can't believe you remember that.
Please. You were clearly talented.
Course, my mom would have preferred
if you hadn't drawn it on our wall.
What? I was six.
Yeah, she was pretty mad.
Speaking of college, how's USC?
I bet L.A.'s pretty exciting
after living here your whole life.
Uh, yeah, um...
USC's...
it's amazing.
There's so many people.
The classes are great.
Parties.
You think you're gonna apply?
Yeah, maybe.
Anyway...
thank you for the ride.
Anytime.
So, uh, I'll see you at Olivia's party next weekend.
Oh, right.
Yeah, um, I'll see you there.
Hey, McKenna?
Yeah?
You probably already have a date to the party,
right?
Um, no, actually.
Um, I mean, I've been meaning to figure that out, but...
You want to go together?
Are you serious?
Trust me.
Whenever I'm talking about my sister's birthday party,
I'm dead serious.
Otherwise, she'll kill me.
Um, yeah, thank you.
I mean, um, yes, I would love that.
Okay, cool.
I'll text you later,
and we can figure out all the details then.
Okay.
Cool.
- Bye. - Bye.
Bye.
So guess your journey to the dark side is complete.
What?
Henry Richmond? Seriously?
What's your problem with Henry?
- Well, he's a dick. - No, he's not.
Well, maybe not to you and your other sparkly friends,
- but guys like that...? - Guys like that.
So what are you, just making assumptions?
You mean like you do with me?
I'm not gonna talk to you about that.
You can keep hating me, McKenna,
but you're wrong.
I have some news.
Share, please.
I have a date to Olivia's party.
Ah, yes, the social event of the year!
Well, who's the lucky guy?
Henry Richmond.
Aha.
That explains the preternaturally good mood.
Yep.
Mm, one more thing.
Oh, pretty.
How much?
Um, $374?
But that's including...
Dinner, shoes, limo, college tuition?
Tax.
It ain't gonna happen, kiddo.
You could always ask your dad.
We're not exactly talking right now.
Uh, Mom.
What?
Are you sure you're okay with me leaving you tonight?
I can... I can stay
and... and pass out candy and then...
Sweetheart, of course it's okay.
Go. Have fun with your friends.
Are you sure?
Yeah, of course.
We want you to come.
Really?
I was just starting to think tonight
was just gonna be me, Donnie Darko,
and, like, a huge plate of nachos.
Sounds kind of amazing.
Really?
Maybe we can do that next weekend.
So what's the plan?
Do you want me to pick you up?
You have a car?
Um, yeah. How about 7:30?
Perfect. I'll see you then.
Sorry for eavesdropping, dear.
Did I hear you have plans tonight?
Yeah, this girl, McKenna, invited me.
I think we're going to a few parties.
That's great news.
I know it's hard starting over,
especially given what you've been through.
Great loss is never easy.
Thanks, Nanna.
Oh, now you're gonna get it!
I'm comin' for you, Mack!
No, no, no, no!
Aah! Oh, my God!
I'm comin' for you, Mack.
I'm comin' for you.
Hm. I love those.
So cute.
- Who's this? - Oh, well, this is the girls,
and this is our next-door neighbor Trey.
They were inseparable.
So where's...
- Hi! - Mack!
I was just getting to know your new friend,
who is delightful.
Moxie!
My grandma has cats.
She probably smells them.
Oh, let me get... Oh, jeez!
Um, let me get some towels.
Um, we... we should go.
Oh, well, it was so nice to meet you Violet.
Have fun tonight!
And I'll see you at 11:00.
- Okay. - Okay?
Good night, Jennie.
Hey, are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah, um...
I'm sorry you had to see my mom like that.
If you wouldn't mind not mentioning that to the...
The girls or anything.
Yeah, course not.
Thanks.
So I'm guessing Jennie was...
She was my twin sister.
She died a couple years ago.
It was a heart attack.
You know, we don't... We don't need to talk about it.
Before I forget,
I got you something.
You did not have to get me anything.
Oh, my God.
It's the dress you wanted.
I saw it on your Insta.
Violet, I...
I can't accept this.
Yes, you can.
This is what friends do.
Now, don't let me forget this
when I drop you off later, okay?
Go ahead, I'll be right there.
'Kay.
McKenna Brady was a girl.
Was a...
McKenna Brady was a girl.
Who...
Maybe someone else should go.
I should...
Yeah, you're right.
This is a new way of playing, and it sucks.
Yeah, no offense to M. Night Shyamalan here,
but isn't this supposed to be scary?
You know, I'll go.
I've always wanted to know how I'm going to die anyway.
Painless in my sleep would be nice,
high thread count sheets,
preferably in Ryan Gosling's arms.
Olivia Richmond had everything a girl could want.
Perfect smile,
perfect body,
perfect friends.
But it all disappeared in an instant that night.
The song "What Do You Say?" by Bogo
was playing on the radio
as Olivia flew down the highway.
A little too fast,
and a bit distracted like always.
And, well, by the time she saw the truck,
it was too late.
Bam!
She's dying. She's dying.
Skull crushed,
ribs shattered,
organs splayed across the console
of the red wrecked car.
She's dead. She's dead.
Light as a feather,
stiff as a board.
Light as a feather.
The only part of Olivia Richmond
that wasn't reduced to veggie burger was...
Stiff as a board.
Olivia's left arm on the blacktop
50 feet from the wreck.
Ow.
Holy crap.
It's like you were really levitating.
Severed arm on the freeway?
Pretty twisted.
Thanks.
So who wants to go next?
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